Detached house, N125, 1, Areal Gordo - Rio Seco - Ilha da Culatra, Faro
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Grade B+villabudget

Detached house, N125, 1, Areal Gordo - Rio Seco - Ilha da Culatra, Faro

Faro · Eastern Algarve ·

€320,000

Asking Price (EUR)

3.2%

True Net Yield (Owner, all-in)

2.2%

True Net Yield (Managed, all-in)

5.0%

True Gross Yield

48%

Occupancy

Projections — conservative (data maturing)

Our Airbnb calendar dataset started 2.1 months ago and is currently at 17% maturity. Yields shown apply a conservative calibration (realised-ADR factor 0.75, occupancy cap 67%) that auto-fades to full fidelity by April 2027.

Projected Gross Revenue: €25,068/yr
Average Daily Rate: €142
-18.0% vs area baselineImage quality 4/10 (-9%), Portuguese-traditional style (+5%), No pool (-12%), Has view (+10%), Budget finish (-12%)
Payback Period: 15.9 years
5-yr Capital Value: €420,475
10-yr Capital Value: €511,572
Brixfox Score: 67.1 / 100
Comparable Properties: 42
Data Confidence: 80%
Search Radius: 3 km

True Investment Cost

Portuguese transfer tax (IMT) + stamp duty (IS) + notary + registration + legal + renovation + full furnishing & STR launch setup.

€505,790

+58.1% over asking

Asking price€320,000
IMT — Property transfer tax (investment schedule)€13,430
IS — Stamp duty (0.8%)€2,560
Notary (escritura)€1,000
Property registry€250
Legal fees (~1.5%)€4,800
Total acquisition costs€22,040
Renovation (est. €900/m² × 161 m²)
Substantial renovation — full bathrooms + kitchen, rewiring, plumbing, finishes.		€144,900
(€112,700–€177,100)
Furnishing & STR launch (2bd × €2500 base, budget tier)
Furniture, appliances, electronics, linens, AL licence setup, launch photography.		€18,850
All-in investment (incl. renovation & furnishing)€505,790

Gross yield (asking price)

7.8%

True gross yield (all-in)

5.0%

Estimates use Portugal's investment IMT schedule (non-permanent residence). Actual notary & legal vary; budget +€500–1,000 for surveyor, due-diligence and bank-mortgage fees if financing. Renovation cost is a heuristic on property condition × m² — verify with a site visit. Furnishing uses finish-level-tiered rates covering beds, living, kitchen, electronics, AL licence, linens & professional photography. Working capital (2-3 months operating buffer) not included.

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Building: 161 m²
Land: 27757 m²
Style: portuguese-traditional
Condition: needs-renovation
Year Built: NaN
Energy Certificate: Not indicated
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AL Licence Status Unconfirmed

AL licence status unconfirmed — verify before purchase

Design Features

rural settingtraditional architecture

Score Breakdown

ROI
17.42
Visual Appeal
6
Ownership Security
13
Location
7.8
Land & Space
12
Rental Demand
4.84
Payback Speed
3
STR Suitability
3

Description

This magnificent property, located at the entrance to the city of Faro, consists of a flat plot of 27,757m2 and a villa to rehabilitate, it has great potential for development, whether for residential, agricultural or tourist purposes. The location is privileged, offering total privacy and unobstructed views of the su

Location

📍 37.0272°N, 7.9021°W

· Faro, Algarve, Portugal

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Faro / Eastern Algarve

Detached house, N125, 1, Areal Gordo - Rio Seco - Ilha da Culatra, Faro

Inventory
2 Beds
Bathrooms
1 Baths
Built Area
161 m²
Land Plot
27757 m²
Tenure
Freehold
Yield Curve Status

Grade B+ investment — short-term rental yields 5.2% net return annually.

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The Investment

Brixfox Score67
GradeB+
Brixfox Intelligence
67B+Strong
Score Breakdown
ROI & Yield74%
Capital Growth70%
Risk Profile69%
Market Demand67%

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Average annual ROI over 5 years, combining both rental income and property value growth.
Total
+9.0%
Per Year (5yr avg)
Annualized projected property value change based on historical area appreciation rates (5-year average).
Capital Growth
+3.8%
+$60K in 5yr (+19%)
Estimated monthly net income after deducting management fees, operating costs, and taxes.
ROI Nett Rental Income
5.2%
$1,519/mo
Estimated time for the total investment value (equity + accumulated rent) to double.
100% Profit
10 yr
Combined
Number of years to fully recoup the initial purchase price using only net rental income.
Payback
19.1 yr
Rental only

Property details

Year built: NaN
Energy: Not indicated
Condition: needs-renovation

Description

This magnificent property, located at the entrance to the city of Faro, consists of a flat plot of 27,757m2 and a villa to rehabilitate, it has great potential for development, whether for residential, agricultural or tourist purposes. The location is privileged, offering total privacy and unobstructed views of the su

Income Breakdown

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Nightly Rate (ADR)
$205/night
50% ($94)Brixfox estimate($205/night)200% ($377)
Occupancy
48%
10%Brixfox estimate(48%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Yearly income
$18,234
Airbnb data$205/night · 48% occupancy
Rental income
$205/night · 48% occ.
$36,236
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$7,247
Income tax (10%)
Indonesian rental income tax
-$10,146
Property tax
Annual property tax
-$609
Net income
5.2% ROI
$18,234

Long-Term Rental

No long-term rental data available

Not enough comparable rentals in this area

True all-in investment

What the headline asking price actually costs once mandatory taxes, fees, renovation, and furnishing are added. Yields rebased onto this number — closer to what you'll really earn against what you'll really pay.

Asking price$347,826
IMT (transfer tax, investment schedule)$14,598
Imposto de Selo (stamp duty)$2,783
Notary & registration$1,359
Legal / due diligence$5,217
Total acquisition costs$23,957
Renovation (~$978/m²)
Substantial renovation — full bathrooms + kitchen, rewiring, plumbing, finishes.		$157,500
($122,500–$192,500)
Furnishing & STR launch
2bd × $2,717 base + appliances, electronics, outdoor, licence, photography, linens.		$18,315
All-in investment$547,598

Gross yield (asking)

10.4%

True gross yield (all-in)

6.6%

Estimates use Portugal's standard transfer tax + typical legal/notary defaults. Verify with local counsel before committing — actual fees vary by deal structure.

Growth & Exit Strategy

How your investment grows over time

Freehold — 4%/yr appreciation in Faro.

$2.1M$1.6M$1.1M$528K$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 30Paid back2x ReturnToday: $320K
Capital appreciation
Property value growing at +4%/yr based on Faro market trends.
Rental income
Cumulative net rental earnings collected over time, growing with annual revenue increases.
Total return
Capital value + rental income. Your actual total position if you sold and kept all rent.
Paid back
Year 16: rental income alone has repaid the full purchase price.
2x return
Year 10: total gains (capital + rental) have doubled your initial investment.
Year 5
Capital Value
$389K
+22%
Rental Income
+$89K
Total Position
$478K
+49%
8.4%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$474K
+48%
Rental Income
+$192K
Total Position
$666K
+108%
7.6%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$701K
+119%
Rental Income
+$451K
Total Position
$1.2M
+260%
6.6%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$1.0M
+224%
Rental Income
+$798K
Total Position
$1.8M
+474%
6.0%/yr

Location

Faro

Eastern Algarve, Approximate area

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Villa Scorecard

Location
Average
Emerging or secondary location
Rental Yield
Good
5.2% annual return
Occupancy
Average
48% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Good
$189 per night
Visual Appeal
Weak
3/10 instagrammability
Size & Space
Strong
27757 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

Top Highlights

Generous 27757 m² land — room for expansion or amenities
Freehold ownership — maximum long-term security

Watch Out

Secondary location — rental demand may be lower than premium areas
Occupancy at 48% — factor in seasonal gaps

Consider carefully. Returns are below market average for this price point.

Risks & What-If

What if occupancy changes?

Owner Managed scenario

30% occ.
4.3%
$1,259/mo
40% occ.
5.8%
$1,695/mo
48% occ.
7.1%
$2,063/mo
current
58% occ.
8.6%
$2,500/mo

Data Sources & Methodology

ROI calculations use verified Brixfox Intelligence rental data from a 12-month trailing window. Opex: 20% owner-managed, 45% fully-managed. Includes 10% Indonesian rental tax (PPh) and annual property tax (PBB). Market factors in Portugal may impact actual yields.